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Go! Go!
From across the intersection, I watched as a car hesitated when the traffic light turned green. Then, out of nowhere, a voice began screaming, “Go! Go! Come on, go!” The driver appeared frightened by the angry cries, and he was a bit confused as to where the voice was coming from. Then I saw it—the car behind him was equipped with a loudspeaker that enabled him to yell at other drivers! Eventually, the hesitant driver collected himself and moved along. I was struck by the rudeness and impatience of the angry driver.
The Perfect Gift
By Cindy Tan, Malaysia Jesus Christ was conceived miraculously by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. His life was unique. As a man, He lived in our world yet He was without sin. His death was also unusual. He died but the grave could not keep Him there. He rose from the dead. [...]
Unlikely Encouragement
Are you looking for encourage- ment? Do you need a little boost today amid all the bad news coming your way? The psalmist David can lift your spirit in an unexpected way through some words we often think of as negative.
Leaning on God’s Grace
By Cynthia Ayuningtyas, 18, Indonesia On November 6th, I had a drawing exam. I didn’t prepare for it as I figured it didn’t require any studying. When the exam began, I was nervous because I didn’t know how to answer the question. I was stuck! So, I decided to ask my friend who was sitting [...]
Wise as Serpents, Harmless as Doves
By Alvin Veron, Philippines “Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.” —Matthew 10:16 NLT I came across this very powerful verse in Matthew recently. Jesus is warning His disciples for the certain danger and suffering they will face as He send them [...]
Our Prayer; God’s Will
The handwritten prayer request was heartbreaking in its seeming impossibility: “Please pray—I have multiple sclerosis, weak muscles, trouble swallowing, increased pain, diminishing sight.” The woman’s body was breaking down, and I could sense despair in her plea for intercession.
Tear-Flooded Table
By Megan Low, Australia My childhood friend Hannah Modra committed suicide on the 30th of January, 2008. It was the first day of our final school year, and she had just been elected school captain when she returned home and decided to end her life. The last time we saw each other was at my [...]
Change: Following God Through Life’s Crossroads
No matter how you view change, it’s an inevitable part of life—you can’t experience anything new without it. In Change: Following God through Life’s Crossroads, Bill Crowder examines the life of the apostle Paul and offers insights to help you overcome fears, doubts, and resistance to change. Discover how you can draw closer to God...
What We Take For Granted
By Julian Abraham Chua, 20, Singapore Ever threw your tantrum before? Ever felt dissatisfied with your life? Ever battled with lust, selfishness, jealousy or greed? Perhaps, that is because we often take life and the privileges we have for granted. For instance, having good health, being able-bodied, having our five senses intact, having close friends [...]
Are Media Claims that Jesus Christ Is Legendary True?
What should I think of recent claims made in the media that Jesus Christ is legendary and never existed?
How Should Christians Respond to Government
Understanding how to balance earthly and heavenly citizenship without compromising accountability to God has been an issue for many Christians since the beginning of human government. In the booklet How Should Christians Respond to Government? author Mart DeHaan shares historical perspectives and wisdom from the Word to help you recognize what belongs to God and...
Tip: Repeat or not (2)
By Isaac Tan, Singapore IRRITATING is the only word capable of fully establishing the abusive use of repetition. In part one of To Repeat or Not To Repeat, we ended off with a really irritating passage. It wasn’t just irritating, it was really really irritating. Now, doesn’t that irritate you too? “Bad” repetition happens especially [...]
Surprised By God
After 10 years of renting in a charming location, we discovered that our landlord suddenly needed to sell the house. I asked God to change the circumstances and make it possible for my wife and me to stay in this place we’d made home, where we’d watched our children grow up. But God said no.
A New Tradition
By David C. McCasland Featured passage: Psalm 107:1-15 In the United States, Thanksgiving is traditionally a day of feasting with family. But changing circumstances may lead us to rethink our holiday traditions. It happened to Sharon Randall during a year in which her mother died, her father-in-law had to be moved to a rest home, [...]
Reasons to Say Thanks
By Dave Branon Featured passage: Luke 14:1-14 Did you ever find yourself staring at the words Thanksgiving Day on the calendar and wondering what in the world you had to be thankful for? It could happen if a job loss makes you wonder how you’ll ever get enough money to survive. Or if you have [...]
